Pilsterstein Viewpoint – Pilsterstein loop from Kothen

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

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Motten

Pilsterstein Viewpoint – Pilsterstein loop from Kothen

Easy

4.6

(12)

hikers

Pilsterstein Viewpoint – Pilsterstein loop from Kothen

01:03

3.76km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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528 m

Kothener Sauerbrunnen (Pilster Spring)

Highlight • Natural Monument

For general reassurance... the only mysterious being at the time I was there was yours truly, so nothing wild.
The water... tried it... Tastes different... but good

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822 m

Pilsterstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

So if the sight doesn't warm the hiker's heart..

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1.11 km

Pilstersteine Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small detour to the rocks is worth it

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1.12 km

Pilsterstein Volcanic Vent and Healing Spring

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The trail up is pretty steep, so a battery is helpful! You can't run up the gaz.

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1.13 km

Pilsterstein

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A wonderful stage destination on every hike... optically very appealing.. geologically interesting to see this volcanic vent

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2.51 km

View of the Schmale Sinn Valley

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Above Kothen there is a wide view of the Schmalen Sinn valley. On the horizon you can see the distinctive border forest bridge of Autobahn 7, directly on the state border between Bavaria and Hesse.

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3.02 km

Decorative Wooden Water Wheel on Pilsterweg

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Installed in a private house, overlooked

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3.06 km

Kothen Fountain

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The answer to the question of a local whether this was drinking water was…. When we were kids, we... I'm over 70 now... 😉

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3.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.02 km

505 m

372 m

Surfaces

993 m

951 m

806 m

581 m

437 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

5°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Rhön Rundweg 5 Motten (Sauerbrunnerundweg Kothen)

Well, hiking is saying too much, I would rather call it a short walk. There are enough parking spaces at the hiking car park behind the campsite. In short, a lap around the Pilster (near Kothen). The Pilsterstein is nice to look at with a good view. Conclusion: As a digestive walk top. You can do the tour by the …

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